 Valtellina:
A world to be discovered among the Alps
Suspended between Lombardy and Central Europe, Valtellina occupies an
entirely mountainous territory, from the Trivio di Fuentes at 188 meters,
at the top end of Lake Como, and the peak of the Bernina at 4000 meters,
offering a variety of landscapes and almost unlimited possibilities for
mountain activities.
Its particular, rather irregular geographical
layout and its great extent in both length and height offer a
spectacular variety of countryside.
 A long history
The long history of the Valtellina communities matured in this
geographical setting, a history of stubborn clinging to the land, which
 steel bears the signs of centuries of human toil, especially in the
vineyard and the Alpine pastures,
but also the signs of political strife
and profound religious beliefs, which left their mark in the churches,
palaces and monuments.
The Cuisine
It is a land of ancient flavors. The authentic country cuisine of the
Valtellina, like the natural environment in which it originates,
presents dishes that are greatly appreciated by the most demanding
palates: "pizzoccheri", "sciatt", "polenta taragna", made with buck
wheat flour, "brisaola" or "bresaola", a type of dry salt beef typical
of Valtellina, the unsurpassed quality of which is due to delicate
preparation and perfect curing in unique environmental conditions;
"Bitto" cheese, which bears the DOP (protected denomination of origin)
mark and “bisciola", a rustic cake containing walnuts, figs and raisins.
By Provincia di Sondrio - Settore Turismo
(c) 1997-2008 E. Massetti
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